Meet the Staff
Dedicated to Helping People Experiencing Homelessness

Karen Jantzen, MPA, CFRE, Executive Director
Karen has worked in non-profit administration for the past 25 years. She comes to CCEH from Riverbend Community Mental Health where she oversaw Community Wellness Education programming, marketing, public relations, and fundraising as the Vice President of Community Affairs.
Karen holds a B.A. from Denison University, an M.P.A. from University of New Hampshire, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive.
An active member of the community, Karen has served on the Boards of Woodside School, St. Andrew’s Church in Hopkinton, and the Northern New England Chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals; she currently sits on the board of the American Furniture Masters Institute and Concord Community Music School.
Karen has four adult children and resides in Contoocook. She enjoys spending time hiking with her Bernese Mountain Dogs, kayaking on remote waterways, skiing in the backcountry, trying new eateries, and gardening.

Kait Gallagher, Director of Development & Communications
Kait initially joined CCEH as a board member in early 2019, and then became a staff member in late 2021. After almost ten years in the financial services sector where she worked in various roles including administration, marketing, ESG research, business development, and mortgage lending, Kait made the jump to the non-profit world to pursue her desire to improve her community and help those in need.
Kait grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Concord in 2019 with her husband and their rescue dog. She graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in English and History in 2012. Kait is a NH Center for Nonprofits Hoffman-Haas fellow, and is a graduate of the Leadership Greater Concord Program, Class of 2024 (best class ever!).
Kait and her husband are volunteer Puppy Raisers with Guiding Eyes for the Blind: together they’ve raised five dogs, three of whom are active guide dogs, and they are looking forward to raising many more to assist people who are blind or visually impaired.
In her spare time, Kait draws in pastels and graphite pencils, rides her horse, reads a lot of books, and spends as much time as possible outside.

Angela Spinney, Director of Programs
Angela was born in Natick, Mass but was raised in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In 1985 she graduated from Acadia University and in 1987 moved to NH. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychotherapy and Counseling, from Rivier College.
From 1987-2014, Angela worked at Child and Family Services as a Clinician and Director of CFS Group Home for Teens. Since 2015 she has been with CCEH.
Angela is married and has 3 grandchildren. She lives in Warner, enjoys renovations, the gym, old black and white movies, cooking, and singing.

Tina Broyer, Director of Operations
Tina joins CCEH after many years in both for-profit and non-profit health and human care agencies, most recently Riverbend CHMC. With a background in operations, HR and Recruiting/Retention, she holds a B.A. from Granite State College and is working on a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology at Adler.
Tina has also served on various area board and committees, including the Merrimack Valley School Board and currently the Community Relations Committee for the Human Resource Association of Greater Concord.
Tina has three adult children between NH and CA and two grandchildren. She lives in Hillsborough and enjoys family time, the lake and FOX Forest, reading, and DIY projects.

Brett Corbett, Assistant Director of Programs
Brett was born and raised in Concord, where he graduated from Concord High School. Following his passion for mechanics, Brett moved to Ohio to become a heavy equipment and diesel truck mechanic. After gaining expertise in the field, he relocated to Michigan and worked on a 2,500-acre farm where he expanded his skills in both mechanics and agriculture.
Upon returning to Concord, Brett took the role of mechanic and shop supervisor for the city. Driven by a desire to make a broader impact in his community, Brett transitioned into a career focused on helping others. Brett became a certified peer recovery support specialist (CRSW), dedicating his time to aiding individuals in recovery.
With a strong commitment to community service, Brett worked for Archways Recovery Organization for eighteen months before joining CCEH. An Eagle Scout in his youth, Brett continues to bring leadership, dedication, and a service-oriented mindset to every aspect of his work.

Cat Turgeon, Resource Center Team Lead
Cat was born and raised in New Hampshire but moved to San Diego after graduating high school. This is where she really began to pursue her passion for helping people by working as an EMT.
In 2018 Cat moved back to New Hampshire and began working in the recovery community. After taking a brief break from working in human services, she began working at CCEH’s Emergency Winter Shelter during the 2023-2024 winter season. From there, she transitioned to working in the Resource Center as a case manager, engaging with many of the same clients from the shelter.
In her free time Cat enjoys spending time with her Grandfather, getting cozy with a book, and hiking with her dog Peach.

Madison Shorter, Resource Center Case Manager
Maddie was born and raised in Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BSA in Human Development and Family Sciences and minor in American Sign Language.
Before joining CCEH, Maddie worked in the human services field and volunteered with people experiencing homelessness. Maddie is passionate about serving others and doing good in her corner of the world.

Jennifer Muñoz, Housing Specialist
Jen joins CCEH having worked for many years at a homeless shelter in Rhode Island, where she lived for 20 years.
Jen graduated from the University of Rhode Island and holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. She has over 20 years of experience working with non-profits.
Originally born in Puerto Rico, Jen was raised in the Bronx, New York, then raised her own family in Rhode Island. She is the mother of two adult children. She recently moved to New Hampshire when she joined CCEH in 2025. Jen is a forward-looking personality who loves nature, walks, and is excited to get to know the state of New Hampshire and the city of Concord.

Michelle French-Labrecque, Housing Specialist
Michelle joins CCEH after having worked in both non-profit and for-profit organizations over the years. She holds a B.A. in Marketing from A.I.C.; upon graduation, she began her career in human services, left for a time to pursue other things, but has returned to the non-profit world.
Michelle has been a member of the NH Junior Chamber of Commerce since 1991 and won a national fundraising award for her work with The Salvation Army.
Michelle was born and raised in New Hampshire. She lives in Penacook with her husband and two cats. She has four children and seven grandchildren. In her space time, she loves to explore new places, try new restaurants, and cruising in the Caribbean.